Source: RHP Johnson, Padres agree on $8M

Summary of 4 articles · Updated Nov 20, 2013

According to a source, the Padres reached an agreement on a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Josh Johnson. The pitcher had targeted the Padres and Giants as his top two choices and turned down bigger one-year offers to sign with San Diego, said… (more) a source. The deal with Johnson will bolster the Padres' starting rotation, which already includes Ian Kennedy, Andrew Cashner, Tyson Ross and Eric Stults, with several other younger pitchers waiting in the wings. He had a 2-8 record with a 6.20 ERA over 16 starts in '13 with the Blue Jays, a season that was cut short by two stints on the disabled list, first for right triceps inflammation and later a strained right forearm in August that ended his season.

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Padres reach one-year deal with righty Johnson

On Wednesday, the Padres and 29-year-old right-hander Josh Johnson agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $8 million, though Johnson can earn an additional $1.25 million if he makes at least 26 starts.